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Grand Prairie/Arlington/Irving Visiting Hospice Patients

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ORGANIZATION: Hospice Plus

  • 69 people are interested
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  • Enjoy spending time with adults with terminal illnesses, that are lonely, and just want someone to spend time with them.
  • Watch TV, play games, make a puzzle, drawing, painting fingernails, go for a walk, organize photos, reading to someone and so much more...
  • Getting school credit for your time while providing friendship to others.
  • Activities in Nursing facilities (Bingo, tea time, movies, painting, etc)

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About Hospice Plus

Location:

2777 N. Stemmons Fwy, Suite 1100, Dallas, TX 75207, US

Mission Statement

Provide dignified family centered care and end of life comfort for our patients with an individual touch. We advocate on behalf of our patients to ensure their comfort and final wishes are being granted. We strive to connect with all of our patients and provide personalized physical, mental and spiritual care.

Description

Providing care and comfort to patients. Opportunities include direct patient visitation and administrative support. We provide feedback to schools for volunteer credit. We provide internships for those in nursing and social work. Travel will be limited, with the exception of internships, which may be only to visit different sites. Our goal is to provide companionship as well as socialization to those who express desire to have a volunteer visit. Our scope of activities may be limitless, we help with light housekeeping, running errands, helping with activities, quiet time to reflect and hear life experiences.

CAUSE AREAS

Community
Health & Medicine
Seniors
Community, Health & Medicine, Seniors

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

Grand Prairie, TX 75050

(32.781143,-97.017586)
 

SKILLS

  • Elder care
  • Aromatherapy
  • Veteran Care
  • Hospice Care
  • People Skills
  • Verbal / Written Communication

GOOD FOR

  • Teens
  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Driver's License Needed
  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • Seeking a volunteer that can spend once a week with patient and visit for companionship
  • Must take TB test and Drug Screening, need own transportation and auto Insurance. Need to spend 1-2 hours weekly, Interview and complete visit reports.

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